With that situation unlikely to change under Javi Gracia, the former France U21 international admits that he needs to look elsewhere for game time – be that in a loan deal or permanent transfer.

Foulquier told Goal when quizzed about his future plans: “I must make another transfer or take in another loan.

“At Watford the path is blocked so I’m looking for a good project.”

Pressed on whether he has been deemed surplus to requirements by the Hornets, he added: “They have not told me that they are not counting on me anymore, but they told me that it would be difficult this season.

“They told me to be patient and to consider going on loan again. But I am not against a permanent move either.”